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Why more serious burns are caused by steam at 1000c than water at same temperature?
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Why more serious burns are caused by steam than water at same temperature?
The heat content of 1 gram of steam of 100oC is much higher than that of 1 gram of 100oC, the extra comes from condensation heat (energy).
Do oxides of nitrogen form if fuel burns at a low temperature?
yes
What element is used in flares because it burns with a bright white light?
Magnesium metal, when ignited, burns at a high temperature and gives off a bright white light.
Why burn caused due to steam is more severe than the boiling water at same temperature?
steam causes severe burns because of change of state i.e. liquid to gas with effects our skin. where as boiling water is only liquid which is hot but it does not effect the skin more than water.Thus higher the temperature of steam as compared to water. cause more severe burns than boiling water
How do burns effect the temperature regulation in the human body?
You can get viruses and bacteria throughout the whole body
What causes purple burns on the skin?
Burns are caused by extremes of temperature. They are also caused by chemical reactions. The colour may vary according to the reaction.
How can you treat a student with serious burns?
serious burns take him/her to hospital
Why more serious burns are caused by steam than water at same temperature?
The heat content of 1 gram of steam of 100oC is much higher than that of 1 gram of 100oC, the extra comes from condensation heat (energy).
What can burns be caused from?
Burns are injuries to tissues caused by heat, friction, electricity, radiation, or chemicals.
A gas that burns at a very high temperature?
which gas burns at a very high temperature
How serious were the burns from the bombing at hiroshima?
horrible ......
How does carpet cause carpet burns?
Carpet burns and their cousins, rope burns are caused by friction.
What happens if you touch magma?
you could die from serious burns
What can cause burns?
Burns can come from anything hot. Microwaves, the sun, (sometimes the refrigerator,) a TV, computer, or handheld game that was turned on for a long time, active volcanoes, lava, fire, friction, steam, hot water, etc., can cause burns. Or cold. Burns are caused by rapid changes in temperature
What is the injuries to tissue caused by heat contact?
Burns.
Injuries to tissue caused by heat contact?
burns
What are the causes of burns and scalds?
Burns and scalds can be caused by heat sources such as fire, hot liquids, steam, or contact with hot objects. Other causes include radiation, electricity, chemicals, and friction. These injuries can vary in severity depending on the source, temperature, and duration of exposure.
